Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ195075
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Publication Date: 1978-Nov
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On Optimizing an Archibald Rubber-Band Heat Engine.
Mullen, J. G.; And Others
American Journal of Physics, v46 n11 p1107-10 Nov 1978
Discusses the criteria and procedure for optimizing the performance of Archibald rubber-band heat engines by using the appropriate choice of dimensions, minimizing frictional torque, maximizing torque and balancing the rubber band system. (GA)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Engines, Force, Heat, Higher Education, Kinetics, Motion, Research, Science Education, Thermodynamics
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Language: English
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